EP88 | Leaving Social Media Without Losing Your Mind
Leaving social media is a huge step that takes a lot of courage. And for many writers, that step can feel less like a strategy shift—and more like a threat to your calling, your identity, and your future as a writer.
This week, we chat with author, podcast host and certified brain coach Ashriel Huber, where we unpack the very real anxiety behind that feeling, what's happening in your brain when the panic sets in, and how to reset your thoughts and nervous system so you can move forward with clarity, peace, and confidence in the work God has called you to do. Listen in!
Ep. 88 | Leaving Social Media Without Losing Your Mind:The OFFLINE Reset for Writers Facing Algorithm Anxiety w/Ashriel Huber
Tune in to Hear:
Why leaving social media can feel like a threat to your calling, identity, and future as a writer
What's happening in your brain (and body) when "algorithm panic" kicks in
Why your amygdala can't tell the difference between a giant bear and an Instagram feed (and what to do about it)
A full walkthrough of the Ashriel's CREATE reset — a practical, in-the-moment framework for getting out of the spiral and back into your work
Why leaving social media can surface unexpected grief, and three simple moves for processing it without pushing it away
Would you prefer to read about this episode? Check out the blog post version: The Anxiety of Leaving Social Media: What's Really Happening in Your Brain (and How to Reset)
More About Ashriel
Ashriel Huber is an author, speaker, and host of the Called and Curious podcast—where she helps women experience life with God in a more peaceful, beautiful, and life-giving way.
She's the creator of what she calls "Love Moves"—the home of the six-minute inside-out makeover—simple, practical resets that help shift how you think, feel, and experience your life in real time.
Ashriel's work blends faith, brain-aware tools, and real-life application to help women move out of overwhelm and into a more grounded, responsive way of living—one small, meaningful shift at a time.
When she's not writing or recording, she's usually dreaming up new stories (including middle grade fiction), sipping something warm, or finding little ways to make life feel more creative, playful, and beautiful.